showier; showiest
1
: making an attractive show : striking
a showy orchid
2
: given to or marked by a flashy often tasteless display
Examples of showy in a Sentence
Perhaps you should wear something a little less showy.
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
This showy shrub features bright red or orange berries, adding pops of color to yards all over.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Zinnia Zinnias are showy, low-maintenance, and easy-to-grow annuals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Noah is really careful about not having any performances in the show, like with showy moments.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for showy
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showy. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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